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Learn Alexa the Fun Way

This course is meant for anyone who wants to build many fun-filled Alexa skills and publish them for the whole world to use.

Venkatesh Varadachari
Venkatesh Varadachari
Cloud | core | 2 hours 30 minutes |   Published: Nov 2021

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Overview

1.2KSTUDENTS*
94%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 3+ hours of on-demand video
  • 5 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
 This course is meant for anyone who wants to build many fun-filled Alexa skills and publish them for the whole world to use.  If you are an engineer who wants to get started with Artificial Intelligence or a hobbyist looking to learn about Alexa or earn money by publishing custom Alexa skills, then this course will be perfect for you. This course gives equal importance to both the projects as well as the concepts. 

Skills You Will Gain

Alexa
Alexa Skill Builder
Artificial Intelligence

Learning Outcomes (At The End Of This Program, You Will Be Able To...)

  • Amazon Alexa 
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Publishing custom Alexa skills 

Prerequisites

  • Have basic programming experience 
  • Have little knowledge on Java script or node js 

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers interested in AI 
  • Hobbyist looking to enter the world of AI 
  • Anyone interested in building Alexa skills 

Curriculum

Instructors

*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Welcome to the course!
2Module 01: Getting familiar with Alexa
3Module 02: Creating Interactive Skills
4Module 03: Getting Accustomed to AWS
5Module 04: Working with ASK - CLI
6Module 05: Exploring the SSML tags
Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh brings a rich background in trading and portfolio management, with deep expertise in Non-Japan Asia markets. His experience spans a wide range of asset classes, including equities, foreign exchange, and interest rates. Having worked in roles from proprietary trading to hedge fund management, Venkatesh possesses a profound understanding of market microstructure and risk management. His hands-on experience enables him to provide valuable insights into both linear and nonlinear derivatives, with a strong focus on practical application rather than just theoretical concepts. Throughout his career, he has managed long/short trading books using advanced quantitative algorithms and overseen multi-asset portfolios, showcasing his ability to navigate complex financial environments with precision. Venkatesh’s trading experience covers a diverse set of markets across Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and the Philippines, giving him a truly global perspective on financial strategies and market dynamics. Beyond his professional trading roles, he is also committed to advancing financial education. As a co-founder of educational platforms, he aims to deliver high-quality financial knowledge and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. His dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practice ensures that learners gain a comprehensive and actionable understanding of finance.
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Segment - 05 - Including Images in the Card

Segment - 06 - Introduction to Slots

Segment - 07 - Including Slots in your Alexa Skill

Segment - 08 - Creating an Image Quiz

Segment - 09 - Read Sentences as Input

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Segment - 10 - Working with AWS

Segment - 11 - Exploring the Features of AWS

Segment - 12 - Modifying Audio to be Alexa Usable

Segment - 13 - Creating an Audio Quiz Part - 1

Segment - 14 - Creating an Audio Quiz Part - 2

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Segment - 15 - Understanding ASK - CLI

Segment - 16 - Installing ASK - CLI

Segment - 17 - Configuring ASK-CLI

Segment - 18 - Creating a new Skill with ASK - CLI

Segment - 19 - Introduction to DynamoDB

Segment - 20 - Including DynamoDB in our Skill

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Segment - 01 - What are the Alexa enabled devices?

Segment - 02 - Creating your first Alexa Skill

Segment - 03 - Expanding your first Alexa Skill Part - 1

Segment - 04 - Expanding your first Alexa Skill Part - 2

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Segment - 21 - Introduction to SSML

Segment - 22 - SSML Tags

Segment - 23 - Including SSML Tags in our Skill

Segment - 24 - Publishing your Skill in the Alexa Skills Store

Segment - 25 - Conclusion

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